CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 60,934	$ 31,474	$ 123,665	$ 57,354
Other comprehensive income:
Change in derivative instruments	1,894	(462)	338	(3,618)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(9,711)	2,583	(4,990)	8,571
Comprehensive income, before income tax on other comprehensive income items	53,117	33,595	119,013	62,307
Income tax expense (benefit) on derivative instruments	79	364	(170)	798
Comprehensive income	53,196	33,959	118,843	63,105
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(401)	(79)	188	190
Comprehensive income attributable to Callaway Golf Company	$ 53,597	$ 34,038	$ 118,655	$ 62,915